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In the vibrant depths of the ocean, nestled among corals and dancing schools of fish, lived a nation of mermaids and mermen. Among them was Kanna, a spirited and curious young mermaid whose fascination with the legends of humans had ignited a burning desire to uncover the truth about the mythical creatures above the water's surface.
From her earliest days, Kanna had listened with wonder to the tales spun by the elders, stories of a mysterious world beyond the ocean's reach—a world inhabited by beings called humans. As she matured into a young adult, the allure of discovering this lost civilization beckoned her relentlessly.
Determined and resolute, Kanna confided her audacious plan to investigate the ancient legends to her friends and family. Some, intrigued by her adventurous spirit, offered their support, while others, filled with apprehension and concern for her safety, tried earnestly to dissuade her.
Despite the mixed reactions, Kanna embarked on her journey. Weeks of meticulous preparation led her to the surface, where she marveled at the endless expanse of the unfamiliar world. Her heart raced with anticipation as she ventured closer to the shore, her eyes scanning the horizon in search of signs of human existence.
As she swam into shallower waters, Kanna's curiosity intensified. She peered above the waves more frequently, catching glimpses of massive, unnatural structures dotting the landscape. Driven by her quest, she navigated up a winding river, encountering remnants of a world unknown to her—a world of sunken ships, rusted remnants of vehicles, and a towering, broken bridge pillar that loomed high above the water's surface.
Determined to unravel the mysteries of the humans, Kanna continued along the coastline, discovering more relics and remnants scattered along the shore. Days turned into weeks as she tirelessly searched, her hope buoyed by each new discovery. It was during one of her explorations that she stumbled upon a monumental stone carving, weathered by time, depicting the final days of the human race.
A profound realization washed over Kanna—an epiphany that shook her to the core. The humans, the very beings whose existence had fueled the mermaids' legends, were no more. Their civilization had vanished, leaving behind only remnants and echoes of a world that once thrived.
Lying on the sandy shore, the surf gently lapping at her tail, Kanna contemplated the fate of humanity. Thoughts swirled in her mind, pondering the events that led to the extinction of the creatures her people had mythologized for centuries.
With a heavy heart, Kanna returned to the depths of the ocean, her quest for humans forever altered by the realization that she had journeyed to a world devoid of the beings that had captured her imagination for so long. Yet, in the silence of the underwater realm, she carried with her the remnants of the human world, a bittersweet reminder of a civilization lost to time.